What does your faith, spirituality, or personal beliefs teach about the elderly?

Question

Take good care for the aged, for in them you are caring for Christ Himself. - Blessed Jeanne Jugan (1792-1879)

Answer 1

James 1:27

Deut 14:29

1 Tim 5

Eph 6:2

Answer 2

they are a wellspring of wisdom, fearful and upright in God, honor them and care for them that we may dwell long in the land.

Answer 3

That they are to be valued and are a great source of wisdom.

Excerpts from some Watchtower articles;

***Do You Treasure Elderly Fellow Believers?

WHEN the people of ancient Israel were in a covenant relationship with God, they were commanded: “Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man, and you must be in fear of your God.” (Leviticus 19:32) Thus, respect for the aged was a sacred duty, linked to being in subjection to God. Although Christians today are no longer under the Mosaic Law, it reminds us that Jehovah views the elderly who serve him as valuable and precious. (Proverbs 16:31; Hebrews 7:18) Do we reflect Jehovah’s view? Do we treasure our elderly Christian brothers and sisters?

***A Beautiful Asset to the Congregation

18 What a blessing it is to see some gray and white hair (and also heads bald with age) in a congregation! It means that among the vitality and vigor of the younger ones, we have a sprinkling of wisdom and experience—a real asset to any congregation. Their knowledge is like refreshing water that has to be drawn from a well. It is as Proverbs 18:4 puts it: “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The well of wisdom is a torrent bubbling forth.” How encouraging it is for older ones to feel that they are wanted and appreciated!—Compare Psalm 92:14.

***“IS THERE not wisdom among the aged and understanding in length of days?” asked Job. (Job 12:12)

***Solomon similarly observed: “Gray-headedness is a crown of beauty when it is found in the way of righteousness.” (Proverbs 16:31)

Answer 4

Respect the elderly for someday you too will become old.

Answer 5

Php 2:4

Eph 6:2

Mr 3:35

1Ti 5:1, 2

Answer 6

answer: it is an absolute requirement in my religion and my culture.  I sacrifice any chance at a life to care for my mother in a small, dying mountain town.

Answer 7

I believe they are a treasure we should love and care for not stow away like so much old luggage.

Answer 8

That they should be taken care of and made as comfortable as possible. I have no further thoughts about it.

Answer 9

The elderly have a lot to teach us still.

Answer 10

Just as the young are our future..our elderly is our history.  When you leave R & S is it just faustina or your 50 other avitars?

Answer 11

I don't know, but my "experience" has told me they shouldn't be driving.